tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post5292281026479686822..comments2023-09-29T09:18:38.933-04:00Comments on Bent on Books: One year of doing what I loveJenny Benthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744171500436166262noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-33600881184708625042011-05-17T09:46:58.585-04:002011-05-17T09:46:58.585-04:00Serenity, thank you so much for writing this. I h...Serenity, thank you so much for writing this. I have printed it out and keep it to read when I too need a reminder of how lucky I am.Jenny Benthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12744171500436166262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-43660712678303528312011-05-06T10:25:33.483-04:002011-05-06T10:25:33.483-04:00How is it possible that I didn't comment on th...How is it possible that I didn't comment on this post when you first wrote it? I keep this one bookmarked. I read it often, and even more than that, I mention it in conversation. My sister recently said, "Oh, you mean that blog post that changed your life?" Thanks for writing this. Some days my impatience is completely overridden by the joy of knowing what I love. I call it living in the wisdom of Jenny Bent.Serenityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621332625562122360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-28353520247492449192010-04-14T05:30:29.296-04:002010-04-14T05:30:29.296-04:00Happy birthday! (My degree is even less useful - R...Happy birthday! (My degree is even less useful - Russian literature. In case it makes you feel better.)Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06950448336879028108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-65950992580368789522010-04-03T21:52:52.267-04:002010-04-03T21:52:52.267-04:00I just found your blog and wanted to congratulate ...I just found your blog and wanted to congratulate you on your success. One statement you made brought a smile and encouragement to me and I wanted to thank you.<br /><br />You said; "Failure has never been an option for me in this job because I seriously could not do anything else for a living." so I, too, continue on because failure isn't an option for me either. <br /><br />I've written all my life, or as soon as I could write a word. The first 'real' job I had was a stay at home mom where the stories brought adventure before it was time for the prince or princess to fall asleep. Then circumstances brought a more daring atmosphere to my writing in a therapeutic sort of way. <br /><br />Now, as I continue toward my next 'real' job as a published writer, I relish all the learning tools I find along the way. <br /><br />Happy Birthday, and thanks again<br />Alicesunshine~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08833722079896594590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-31016087051874558192010-03-29T08:42:08.959-04:002010-03-29T08:42:08.959-04:00Congrats, Jenny. I am certainly thankful that one ...Congrats, Jenny. I am certainly thankful that one year ago, you opened your doors. You changed my life and I know others feel the same. Best wishes on your continued success.<br />Lori RoyLori Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11169890015496987144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-38112311021623595832010-03-22T13:49:57.537-04:002010-03-22T13:49:57.537-04:00Happy Bday! Robin's Chicks and TBA are very cl...Happy Bday! Robin's Chicks and TBA are very close to the same age! I started my blog in March last year! Crazy huh? You are still the agent of my dreams! I am so happy that you are doing what you love on your terms!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01877319075380937205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-46830731052810360422010-03-22T13:16:56.636-04:002010-03-22T13:16:56.636-04:00I guess I'm in the minority. I love writing an...I guess I'm in the minority. I love writing and hope to be able to make a living at it, but I also love my 'day' job as a respiratory therapist--I just would love it more if I could cut back to part-time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13267066733031149882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-12213745240837652010-03-22T10:59:24.464-04:002010-03-22T10:59:24.464-04:00Just found your blog and spent time over the weeke...Just found your blog and spent time over the weekend catching up. I love Corelle; we had the blue circled pattern when I was a kid.<br /><br />And I really appreciate the positive nature of your posts. While this can be a calling overloaded with negativity, I didn't find that within this blog, to which I offer a happy birthday!Anna Scott Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744202738210301084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-41125352114143954202010-03-22T07:00:51.315-04:002010-03-22T07:00:51.315-04:00I know what you mean. I've never really seen m...I know what you mean. I've never really seen myself doing anything other than writing, and this comes from someone who was supposed to be a doctor. You don't know how glad I am that I'm not a doctor.Kate Evangelistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13329658806888882504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-71146981975642243982010-03-21T12:36:24.434-04:002010-03-21T12:36:24.434-04:00So so true. The other day when I was feeling whiny...So so true. The other day when I was feeling whiny, I suddenly stopped what I was doing, which was whining, and thought, "Dear god, get a grip! You are living the very life you only dreamed about in those 'other years' . . ." <br /><br />Anyway - Happy First Year Birthday!Kathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-8123256623867400352010-03-21T02:08:32.704-04:002010-03-21T02:08:32.704-04:00Congratulations! "We are lucky, aren't we...Congratulations! "We are lucky, aren't we lucky!"Bethany C Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12680443616002300791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-33586992314306970262010-03-21T00:27:08.243-04:002010-03-21T00:27:08.243-04:00I'm ashamed I missed your birthday. Happy, hap...I'm ashamed I missed your birthday. Happy, happy belated birthday! And, yes, you're right. We're the lucky ones. We get to spend hour after hour contemplating sentence structure, plot-lines, character development, and dialog all in an effort to bring our art - our passion - to the highest level. <br /><br />Thank you for your dedication and for being an advocate for great literature. Belated virtual hugs to you, Jenny. I hope it was a very special day. ;-)Debra Lynn Sheltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08238268767406623274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-52347218043369951302010-03-20T10:44:11.715-04:002010-03-20T10:44:11.715-04:00I'm not surprised you've created personal ...I'm not surprised you've created personal and professional success. Several years ago you encouraged my writing and made a real difference. I suspect your MO is consistent with the respect, concern and support you showed me; and when one moves in the world this way, how can she not be a success? Well done!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460881702249079009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-73704843864295192492010-03-20T00:08:43.198-04:002010-03-20T00:08:43.198-04:00Happy agency birthday! You are doing a GOOD THING...Happy agency birthday! You are doing a GOOD THING for the universe -- encouraging creative things to grow.<br /><br />Carry on! And many happy returns of the day...Patricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04066270007193501614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-80223976790022882512010-03-19T21:40:26.524-04:002010-03-19T21:40:26.524-04:00Congrats on your first year! Looking forward to mo...Congrats on your first year! Looking forward to more.Yat-Yeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04028075516122778317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-65321846030546719402010-03-19T19:41:10.289-04:002010-03-19T19:41:10.289-04:00Congrats Jenny! You deserve so much success--you&#...Congrats Jenny! You deserve so much success--you've always been my dream agent. You were the one who scribbled suggestions on my rejection. It really kept me going and last year at long last, The Fence My Father Built, which you liked but rejected, was published to good reviews. Thanks for the encouragement. Two of my writer buddies (Heather Kopp & Laurie Notaro) snagged you for their agent and I'm still jealous. I'll keep dreaming.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328460045108294906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-26420470461693424882010-03-19T10:00:20.568-04:002010-03-19T10:00:20.568-04:00Words, words and more words make the wor_d go '...Words, words and more words make the wor_d go 'round. Kudos, congratulatons, and Happy Birthday are the words I send to you with sincere wishes for many more successful word-years to come! Page STurner on Twitter.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08201563993676886836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-174806353044375202010-03-19T08:29:23.761-04:002010-03-19T08:29:23.761-04:00I hope you had cake!I hope you had cake!Amy Sue Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13854920309673361956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-79370080241243623952010-03-18T22:52:55.321-04:002010-03-18T22:52:55.321-04:00I can't believe it's been a year already! ...I can't believe it's been a year already! Congratulations and thanks for doing what you do--and doing it so well.Jennifer Archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620692454770703140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-42240276893862054852010-03-18T22:03:04.342-04:002010-03-18T22:03:04.342-04:00Happy Birthday Bent Agency! Your enthusiasm is co...Happy Birthday Bent Agency! Your enthusiasm is contagious. Great post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-32373133981769592572010-03-18T21:38:22.377-04:002010-03-18T21:38:22.377-04:00It's great being able to do what we love. I...It's great being able to do what we love. I'm blessed in so many ways and thankful for it all. Congratuations and I hope that your second year is a blessed one. Best, BuffyBuffy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033283884801658206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-7923102219360436772010-03-18T19:27:00.601-04:002010-03-18T19:27:00.601-04:00Happy birthday to The Bent Agency!!!!!!! I'm s...Happy birthday to The Bent Agency!!!!!!! I'm so glad that you're doing what you love, because you help so many of us do what we love as well - hip, hip, hooray!!!!!!Amanda Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026754208576877438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-27599451105637577962010-03-18T17:31:51.326-04:002010-03-18T17:31:51.326-04:00Happy birthday to TBA! I'm lucky enough to act...Happy birthday to TBA! I'm lucky enough to actually enjoy the full-time job that funds my life while I write on the side. So happy you've found you're dream job!Donna Gambalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00317767593205769881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-8701223313402368432010-03-18T16:36:25.719-04:002010-03-18T16:36:25.719-04:00Happy Birthday to you indeed. I am finding some w...Happy Birthday to you indeed. I am finding some wonderfully interesting circles surrounding the world of writing, something I love to do.<br /><br />Best wishes, CJ xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-56364451350447293552010-03-18T14:42:39.132-04:002010-03-18T14:42:39.132-04:00asquidstory, it's not impossible! Check out:
...asquidstory, it's not impossible! Check out:<br />http://jennybent.blogspot.com/2009/03/queries.html<br /><br />And if you're on twitter, check out #FoundInSlush today.Jenny Benthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12744171500436166262noreply@blogger.com